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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 373.17 and 86.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 373.17 and 86.61 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 373.17 = 86.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/373.17 = 86.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 373.17 × 86.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 32,320.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,320.25/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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